Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Postby HSA31 » Mon May 21, 2012 3:57 pm

The VENASSA was built at Kiel in 1958. The midship section was removed at Boele's shipyard in Holland for use as a floating dock. The bow and stern sections were rejoined and the much shortened "vessel" arrived at Blyth to be broken up on 4.6.1976.
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Re: Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Postby HSA31 » Mon May 21, 2012 5:34 pm

Hello George -I thought I'd got this system OK but something went wrong with the picture of the VENASSA - shipbreaking at Blyth. I'm attaching it again so hopefully it is OK this time. Regards, Harold.
VENASSA 1959 .jpg
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Re: Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Postby northeast » Mon May 21, 2012 5:45 pm

Good evening Harold, I had just realised the cunningly disguised identity of HSA31 ..... initials and age, very clever :D
Yes as you can see, the photo has appeared now so hopefully you are on the right track.
Lots more good NE oldies in your files .....
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Re: Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Postby magoonigal » Mon May 21, 2012 6:14 pm

Going by Dates the one up the Gut could be the GUNVOR BROVIG, a Tanker of 12,111 Tons which arrived on the 15th December 1975 or more likely the Indian Ore/Oil Carrier VARUNA KANGHAN of 16,785 tons which arrived on the 23rd February 1976.

Smashing picture though Harold.

Never guessed it was you... :) :)
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Re: Former Shell tanker VENASSA

Postby Dennis Maccoy » Sat May 03, 2014 8:30 pm

A couple of days after arrival - 6 June 1976.
Venassa, 6 June 1976_1.jpg
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